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Supine Abdominal Bracing
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- HOW: Start by lying on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground. Bear down and brace your abs with a good contraction. Pretend that someone is going to punch you and you have to prepare your stomach to be hit.
- FEEL: Make sure you continue to breathe as you brace.
- COMPENSATION: Keep your back flat as you brace.
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